Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stafford
Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6AU
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy among the 778 places in Stafford holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ← Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House Eccleshall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Coffee & Cake Mobile caterer | 363 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tandoori Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Eccleshall Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy
What is Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy last inspected?
Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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